SteamDB, a website that keeps track of changes and updates on the Steam platform, recently added a listing of something that appears to be a Tekken 8 beta. This update implies the possibility of a closed network test for the upcoming game becoming accessible in the near future.
So far, Tekken 8 has been playable exclusively at real-world tournaments, including Evo Japan in March and Combo Breaker recently. During these tournaments, the game underwent offline closed alpha tests. Until now, the game has not been made accessible for online play or for the wider global audience.
Analyzing the assets uploaded with the Steam beta, the abbreviation ‘CNT’ is visible. This typically represents ‘closed network test’, a common method employed by fighting game developers in the modern era. This approach serves to evaluate the online infrastructure of their games prior to official release. It involves a limited global player pool, providing the opportunity to identify any potential bugs or exploitable combos as avid players scrutinize the game in their quest to discover optimal combos and techniques.
Despite these developments, no official statement has been released regarding how the Tekken 8 closed beta test will be made accessible to the public.
Tekken 8, the newest entry in the long-standing Tekken series, is an eagerly awaited fighting game developed and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It was officially announced on September 13th, 2022, via the PlayStation State of Play. Upon release, the game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and the Steam platform.
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